Students who carry out their research in the Rhodes group will learn a variety of experimental methods including synthesis of materials, characterization of materials (scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy), and electrochemistry (cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance).

Ph.D. Students

Interested students should apply for admission to the Texas State University Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization Ph.D. program (http://www.msec.txstate.edu/). Be sure to note interest in the Rhodes group and electrochemical materials research in the personal statement. For this program, you must have a Masters degree. If you do not have a Master’s degree, you can enroll in the Texas State Chemistry Department Master’s program (see below).

M.S. Students

Interested students should apply for admission to the Texas State Chemistry Department (http://www.txstate.edu/chemistry/). Be sure to note interest in the Rhodes group and electrochemical materials research in the personal statement. There are opportunities to complete a M.S. and then submit to the Ph.D. Program in the Texas State Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization Program.

Undergraduate Students

Interested students should contact Dr. Rhodes by email. Undergraduate research can be conducted for course credit, or as a paid position (depending upon availability of funds).